Over $16 million invested in Ontario's leading-edge genomics projects

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, recently announced federal support through Genome Canada for three late-stage Ontario Genomics research and development projects tackling major challenges in health, environment and agriculture through genomics.

The Government of Canada, in collaboration with the provincial government, industry and healthcare organizations, as well as other partners, is investing a total of over $16.3 million into Ontario projects out of the $56.7 million funding announced for projects across Canada.